You have been working on your book/short stories/journal/memoirs for what seems like months and years, but now, at long last, it feels as if you are getting near the end. What should you do next? Step 1 You may have given your work to friends or family to read, but eventually you need to pass it to a professional editor who will read it with an trained eye. This first step is generally known as a STRUCTURAL EDIT. This involves looking at the 'big picture' of the book and con

Is Freelance Proofreading for me? Thinking of becoming a freelance proofreader? I’m sure you’ve already thought about some of the rewards if you’re reading this, and yes there are certainly many: Being your own boss – yes this certainly has its upside, but it also means that all the responsibility lies with you, and you have to do your own quality control. You have to pay for your own training and professional development, which is essential if you are to get into the proofr